SOC 33-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Security Guards — Gettysburg
Gettysburg, PA · 10 metro areas compared
At $39,500, median pay for Security Guards in Gettysburg, PA tracks the national median of $38,020 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $39,500, median pay for Security Guards in Gettysburg, PA tracks the national median of $38,020 closely. Pay ranges from under $29,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,120 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,170 to $45,330.
Employment stands at 130, or 4.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Chambersburg records the highest median at $42,130. Of the 179 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 133rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,160 | −23.3% |
| 25th | $34,170 | −10.1% |
| Median (50th) | $39,500 | +3.9% |
| 75th | $45,330 | +19.2% |
| 90th | $59,120 | +55.5% |
| Mean | $41,170 | +8.3% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chambersburg | $42,130 | 210 | |
| 2 | Reading | $38,960 | 1,050 | |
| 3 | Lancaster | $38,090 | 880 | |
| 4 | Harrisburg | $37,880 | 2,320 | |
| 5 | Lebanon | $37,470 | 130 | |
| 6 | Philadelphia | $37,450 | 25,460 | |
| 7 | Allentown | $36,020 | 2,570 | |
| 8 | Altoona | $35,900 | 230 | |
| 9 | Pittsburgh | $35,850 | 9,250 | |
| 10 | York | $35,660 | 830 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gettysburg run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $39,500 goes as far as $40,471 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,471US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,500 a year, 3.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,160 to $59,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chambersburg, at $42,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Security Guards in Gettysburg, PA?
The median annual wage is $39,500, or $18.99 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,020, so pay in Gettysburg, PA is 3.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Gettysburg, PA earns more than $59,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,160 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chambersburg, at $42,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Gettysburg, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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